March 19, 2024

Zelenskyy to make last ditch trip to D.C. to meet Biden and push Congress for aid

The meeting is the latest White House effort to apply pressure on Congress. | Pool photo by Susan Walsh President Joe Biden will host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the White House on Tuesday, as negotiations on an aid deal for the country remain stalled in Congress. Zelenskyy’s visit will “underscore the United States’

53 injured as Russian ballistic missiles target Kyiv; Zelensky pleads in DC for more help

Russia’s second missile assault on Kyiv this week injured at least 53 people, damaging homes and a children’s hospital, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded in Washington for more help for his country. The windows of residential apartment blocks were blown out and frightened residents streamed out onto the street to […]

An unsanctioned coterie of pro-Israel quasi-lobbyists has descended on D.C.

Among those who have rushed to Israel’s defense is Ronald Lauder, the billionaire heir to the cosmetic empire EstĂ©e Lauder who is also president of the World Jewish Congress. | Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images This past week, an unlikely pair of men sat down for breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club, a

Exclusive — Bernie Moreno: Tying Ukraine Aid to Disaster Relief Best Example of D.C. ‘Uniparty’

Ohio businessman and Senate Republican candidate Bernie Moreno said on Breitbart News Saturday that tying more Ukraine aid to American disaster relief to appease Republicans and Democrats represents exactly how the D.C. “Uniparty” works. Moreno spoke to Breitbart News Saturday host Matthew Boyle as President Joe Biden has asked for $40 billion in supplemental funding, $24 billion of which

Oliver Anthony Rockets to #1 on iTunes with ‘Rich Men North of Richmond,’ Folk Song Condemning D.C. Elites

Singer Oliver Anthony emerged out of nowhere this week to score a major social media hit with his folk song “Rich Men North of Richmond” — a rust-belt ode aimed squarely at uniparty D.C. elites. Now the singer has solidified his newfound celebrity status by reaching the No. 1 spot on iTunes. In fact, another

Democrat-Run Washington, DC, Sees 27% Surge in Homicides Year-to-Date

Democrat-run Washington, DC, has witnessed 166 homicides year-to-date in 2023, a 27 percent increase over the number that had occurred by this time last year. According to Washington, DC’s, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), there were 166 homicides in the city from January 1, 2023, through August 16, 2023. There were 131 homicides during the same

‘The nicest dude in DC’: Meet the Senate’s oldest freshman

Sen. Peter Welch’s experience forging professional friendships fills a role in the Senate, where dealmakers are becoming gradually more scarce. | Photos by Francis Chung/POLITICO Peter Welch doesn’t cut the profile of a newly elected senator. At 76, he’s the oldest person ever first elected to the upper chamber. And when the longtime former House

Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to Washington, DC following months-long absence

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., returned to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday after taking a months-long absence following a shingles diagnosis. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed the longtime senator’s return in a statement, saying he is pleased that his “friend Dianne is back in the Senate and ready to roll up her sleeves and get […]

Washington DC mayor considers adding cops to deal with crime surge: reports

The mayor of Washington, D.C. is turning to the public for a solution on how to solve the rising crime problem, which may include hiring more police officers, according to reports. According to DC News Now, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be hosting a Public Safety Summit at 9 a.m. on Wednesday to give the public […]

‘Career Criminal’ Accused of Stabbing Woman 22+ Times in D.C. Hotel Room While Out on Bond

A 43-year-old man has been accused of stabbing a 31-year-old woman to death Friday in a Washington, DC, hotel room while he was out on bond for another charge, having allegedly been found in the room covered in the woman’s blood, according to court documents. Citing court documents, WJLA reported George Sydnor Jr., 43, is

Democrat Rep. Angie Craig Attacked in D.C. as City Tries to Reduce Criminal Punishments 

Democrat Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) was attacked inside her Washington, DC, apartment building Thursday morning, her office acknowledged. On the same day House Republicans voted to oppose the reduction of punishments for criminals the District is attempting to enact, Craig was assaulted by an attacker outside her building’s elevator around 7:30 a.m. Craig called 911

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall during private DC dinner

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is hospitalized in Washington, D.C., after he fell Wednesday night. McConnell was attending a private dinner at a hotel in the nation’s capital when he tripped, Spokesman David Popp confirmed to Fox News Digital. MCCONNELL TO APPEAR AT FUNDRAISER FOR TRUMP ALLY JIM BANKS’ SENATE CAMPAIGN The 81-year-old politician […]

U.S. Defense Contractors Sponsor D.C. Party for Ukrainian Forces Amid Ongoing War

Four major U.S. defense contractors sponsored a Washington, D.C., party for the 31st anniversary of the Ukrainian armed forces as they stand to gain billions from the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a report. Vox reported Saturday that the celebration, hosted by the Ukrainian Embassy last week, took place in downtown D.C. at the

Washington, DC government employee shot and killed 13-year-old boy, mayor says

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that the man who shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake on Saturday morning is a government employee.  The shooting happened around 4:00 a.m., when a homeowner went outside after hearing noises and observed “someone that appeared to be tampering with vehicles,” according to police.  The homeowner opened fire […]

He has ‘Kevin’s ear’ and could become the most powerful unelected man in DC

“A lot of people like to think that they’re close to Kevin,” said a former McCarthy aide. “There are very few people who actually talk to him about stuff or that he reaches out to proactively on stuff 
 Obviously, Jeff is a very key and central figure of that group.” The two met when

‘Not Only Are They Friends, They Are Roommates’: Tucker Carlson Reveals GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy Rented A Room In DC From Pollster Frank Luntz

House Republican Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy rented a room in Washington, D.C. from ex-GOP pollster and communications consultant Frank Luntz, Fox News host and Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson revealed. During the Monday episode of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Carlson claimed that a source tipped him off to the arrangement between McCarthy and Luntz, which was…

Chuck Todd Says He Thinks DC, Puerto Rico Will Be States ‘By The End Of This Decade’

“Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd said Friday he believes D.C. and Puerto Rico will be states “by the end of this decade.” “Look, it ain’t gonna happen this year, but I think we’re gonna see a new flag probably with two more stars on it probably by the end of this decade,” Todd said…

Watch Live: Hundreds of Anti-Police Protesters March in DC

Hundreds of anti-police and Black Lives Matter protesters took to the streets in Washington, DC, on Friday night. Protests are expected to continue daily as the trial for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd comes to a close in Minneapolis. Protest in DC tomorrow night. BLM Plaza @ 8PM. Saturday Night @ 8PM…

Radical Democrat Priorities in Biden’s First 100 Days: Packing Courts, Amnesty, Reparations, Federalizing Elections, DC Statehood, Banning Electoral College

The Democrats have proposed, within President Joe Biden’s first 100 days, radical initiatives contrary to Biden’s “back to normalcy” campaign sold to the American people. Accordingly, the Democrats have introduced the following radical initiatives: Packing the courts, amnesty, reparations, federalized elections, D.C. statehood, and banning the Electoral College. These radical ideas and proposals run counter to what Biden said during…

Joni Ernst: Earmarks a ‘Belated Valentine’ for D.C. Swamp

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said in a statement Monday the return of earmarks is a “belated Valentine” for Washington, DC, special interests and lobbyists. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriation Committees, will announce in the coming weeks Democrats will reinstate earmarks, also known as “member-directed…

Mayor Muriel Bowser Continues Advocacy: ‘The Time for D.C. Statehood Is Now’

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a press conference on Thursday that Democrat majority in the House and Senate and Joe Biden in the White House means the stars are aligned to make the District of Columbia the 51st state. “Statehood is really the only way that we can fulfill full American citizenship,” Bowser said.…

New York Gov. Cuomo Sending State National Guard To DC

January 06, 2021 10:54 PM ET Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday night that he is sending 1,000 members of the New York National Guard to Washington, D.C., to assist with the presidential transition following a deadly riot. “At the request of the United States National Guard officials, I am deploying 1,000 members…

Watch: President Trump Flies over D.C. ‘Jericho March’ Aboard Marine One

President Donald Trump flew over the “Jericho March” aboard Marine One in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. Trump supporters gathered in the nation’s capital at locations including the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Department of Justice, over the weekend to rally in support of the president. A series of “Jericho Marches” are taking place around…

FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show A ‘Mega Rally’ For Donald Trump In DC?

An image shared on Facebook claims to show a Washington, D.C. rally for President Donald Trump. Verdict: False The image actually shows people gathered for the 2009 inauguration ceremony of former President Barack Obama. Fact Check: The internet has become replete with allegations of voter fraud taking place during the 2020 election. Supporters of Trump…

Rep. Jim Renacci: Trump’s tax cuts worked — don’t let the DC establishment take them away.

U.S. President Donald Trump applauds as he departs after giving remarks on tax cuts for American workers during an event in the White House Rose Garden in Washington, U.S., April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque – HP1EE4C1FZ0CG I’ve spent this last month in Ohio, hearing from American workers, families, and businesses about the effects of the […]

Ted Cruz heckled by radical protesters in DC restaurant: video

FILE: Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz takes part in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate with Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke, in Dallas. (AP) A group of radical protesters in Washington, D.C., shouted down Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and his wife in a restaurant Monday night, sending the couple to an early exit in a […]

Drudge Report: Trump closes Palestinians’ office in DC, citing their refusal to move forward on peace deal.

Trump closing Palestinian mission in pro-Israel move WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is closing the Palestine Liberation Organization’s mission in Washington, the latest U.S. blow against the Palestinians and an international court during the stalled Mideast peace process. Some things to know: THE GIST The administration’s move to close the PLO office in Washington […]

FBI Dealt Blow By DC Judge; Must Address Measures Taken To Verify Steele Dossier

The FBI has been dealt a major blow after a Washington DC judge ruled that the agency must respond to a FOIA request for documents concerning the bureau’s efforts to verify the controversial Steele Dossier, before it was used as the foundation of a FISA surveillance warrant application and subsequent renewals. US District Court Judge […]

Uber, Lyft, DC restaurants to ban ‘Unite the Right’ rally participants; Twitter suspends numerous far-Right accounts.

White supremacists and white nationalists heading to Washington, D.C., for Sunday’s second Unite the Right rally may have trouble finding a way to get there or a place to eat, according to reports. In preparation for the rally near the White House, Uber and Lyft told drivers they have a right to kick a passenger […]

BREAKING: Several Explosive Devices Mailed To Military Installations In Washington D.C. Area.

In Austin, Texas, a string of bombings kept a city on edge. Two people were killed, with five people injured. The perpetrator, Mark Anthony Conditt, killed himself by exploding a device in his car after pulling into a ditch; police had identified him as a suspect and closed in on him. We don’t know his […]

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